The Unexpected Cost of Banning Rentals in Your Neighborhood
No one wants to own a house in the midst of a sea of rentals, but banning rentals altogether may end badly…
Real Estate 101: Understanding What Realtors Do
Real Estate 101: It’s a good idea to know a few things about buying a house before, well, buying a house!
Six Reasons To Buy Your Next House Now
Wait, does that mean a seller will, essentially, turn the clock back on a buyer’s mortgage rate? Answer: YES!
10 Tips to Ace Your Home Inspection
Getting the great offer is only the beginning. Holding onto it is another thing entirely. In fact, it’s so difficult that the current failure rate for real estate contracts is nearly 30 percent. Most offers are contingent on a professional home inspection that scrutinizes every system from roof to cellar. The results of inspections can […]
Is Your Roof Toast?
Some roof issues are obvious. Some aren’t. Is it time to replace the roof, or does it just need a repair?
Update: Judge Upholds Love Letters as Free Speech
Love Letters are back…maybe. The state in January banned Realtors from accepting any letter accompanying an offer to buy real estate on the theory that such letters, written to bolster a buyer’s bid by expressing appreciation for the house, might also reveal a buyer’s race, religion, gender or sexual orientation – making it easier to […]
